Bartlein Barrels introduces Carbon Fiber barrels!

[Mark Buettgen]

Bartlein Barrels is proud to introduce their new line of Carbon Fiber wrapped barrels.
We will start off with 3 contours, the #4 Bull Sporter, #13 Rem Varmint, and the #14 M24/M40.
Lengths will be 20", 22", 24" and 26" finished lengths in any twist you like including Gain and Left Hand twists.
And just to make it a little more interesting--4 Colors, Black, Red, Green, and White(black marble).
For more information give us a call at the shop or check out our Facebook page
Later, Mark Buettgen
Bartlein Barrels Inc

 

[338 Mollett]

Never worked on one what are they like ?

 

[Brady W]

In any case, if anyone is interested, check out our Facebook or Instagram, or give us a call in the shop!
https://www.instagram.com/bartleinbarrelsinc/?hl=en

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[Oso]

Bartlein Barrels is proud to introduce their new line of Carbon Fiber wrapped barrels.
We will start off with 3 contours, the #4 Bull Sporter, #13 Rem Varmint, and the #14 M24/M40.
Lengths will be 20", 22", 24" and 26" finished lengths in any twist you like including Gain and Left Hand twists.
And just to make it a little more interesting--4 Colors, Black, Red, Green, and White(black marble).
For more information give us a call at the shop or check out our Facebook page
Later, Mark Buettgen
Bartlein Barrels Inc

Mark,

I am a Bartlein fan... you ruined me on ever owning any modern rifle with a factory barrel. There are a couple of established carbon barrel makers and based on reviews/feedback there is a trade-off between the benefit of weight savings and accuracy. Is there anything in your design or manufacturing process that is unique or distinguishes it from other manufacturers? What should our expectations be when comparing a Bartlein Carbon Wrapped barrel to a Bartlein SS barrel?

Are there any future plans to offer this for an AR10 profile?

Thanks

 

[Mark Buettgen]

Mark,

I am a Bartlein fan... you ruined me on ever owning any modern rifle with a factory barrel. There are a couple of established carbon barrel makers and based on reviews/feedback there is a trade-off between the benefit of weight savings and accuracy. Is there anything in your design or manufacturing process that is unique or distinguishes it from other manufacturers? What should our expectations be when comparing a Bartlein Carbon Wrapped barrel to a Bartlein SS barrel?

Are there any future plans to offer this for an AR10 profile?

Thanks

For the time being, AR barrels are on the back burner, but we will be looking at them in the future, hopefully the near future.

You should not see any difference in the performance between our Steel or Carbon Fiber barrels.
In testing, we and other folks involved found no difference.
George Gardner from GA Precision has a good video on his website that addresses this very well.
Later, Mark

 

[atblis]

I have to ask, is this move because you have determined there is an advantage to carbon fiber barrels, or is this primarily driven by market demands?

 

[shoot4fun]

I have to ask, is this move because you have determined there is an advantage to carbon fiber barrels, or is this primarily driven by market demands?

While I can't answer for Bartlein I would think the answer to be both.

 

[INTJ]

In theory you can get heavy barrel accuracy in a lighter weight gun. In practice, not sure........

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Bartlein Barrels is proud to introduce their new line of Carbon Fiber wrapped barrels.
We will start off with 3 contours, the #4 Bull Sporter, #13 Rem Varmint, and the #14 M24/M40.
Lengths will be 20", 22", 24" and 26" finished lengths in any twist you like including Gain and Left Hand twists.
And just to make it a little more interesting--4 Colors, Black, Red, Green, and White(black marble).
For more information give us a call at the shop or check out our Facebook page
Later, Mark Buettgen
Bartlein Barrels Inc

I think u need to become a site sponsor to advertise your business???

At the very least chip in for the Gold Banner

 

[338 dude]

Mine just threatens to put me in the burn barrel

 

[Ccrider]

I think u need to become a site sponsor to advertise your business???

At the very least chip in for the Gold Banner

This made me laugh this morning without going to the lighter side thread.

 

[rwj]

I’m late to the party... but what are the pros/cons for carbon wrapped barrels?

 

[Straightshooter1]

I’m late to the party... but what are the pros/cons for carbon wrapped barrels?

This has been discussed at length in other threads, but anyway . . . here's my synopsis,

Pros: Reduces weight (great for a hunting rifle); looks cool

Cons: Price; Reduces weight (less weight increases recoil); Faster barrel wear when shooting a lot of rounds at a time
due to heat retention within the carbon wrap (an arguable point since little research has been done on this).

 

[atblis]

Does it weigh less though? If you were to make barrels of equal length and weight with the required contours to achieve this, is the carbon fiber barrel stiffer? Could throw dimpling or fluting into the mix.

 

[Gappmast]

This has been discussed at length in other threads, but anyway . . . here's my synopsis,

Pros: Reduces weight (great for a hunting rifle); looks cool

Cons: Price; Reduces weight (less weight increases recoil); Faster barrel wear when shooting a lot of rounds at a time
due to heat retention within the carbon wrap (an arguable point since little research has been done on this).

Con: It's going to cost you a lot more if you screw up chambering, LOL

 

[Shrek]

I think u need to become a site sponsor to advertise your business???

At the very least chip in for the Gold Banner

Bartlein Barrels is an advertiser here. Listed on the sponsor page.

 

[Shrek]

Is there a weight chart for the barrels so we can see the weight advantages ? Possibly a contour chart also ?

 

[46and2]

I’m late to the party... but what are the pros/cons for carbon wrapped barrels?

Pros, weighs less
Cons, don't get it too close to the camp fire

 

[Hohn]

Weight has its own effect on accuracy because it relates to how recoil forces hit the action and deflect it. All else being equal, a heavier barrel deflects the action less and transmits less vibration. See "rifle accuracy facts" book for details.

 

[Shrek]

Weight has its own effect on accuracy because it relates to how recoil forces hit the action and deflect it. All else being equal, a heavier barrel deflects the action less and transmits less vibration. See "rifle accuracy facts" book for details.

Carbon fiber has a very strong vibration dampening effect. I would think a CF wrapped barrel of equal weight will have superior vibration dampening to an unwrapped barrel of equal weight.